WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Seven Lakes
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Seven Lakes
January
$200highestFebruary
$171March
$130April
$129lowestMay
$137June
$153July
$157August
$151September
$138October
$138November
$130December
$172Carbon Emissions
693 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,204 kWh
Seven Lakes's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Seven Lakes's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 28%. Coal provides 24% of the energy in Seven Lakes. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Seven Lakes. Hydroelectric provides 2% of the energy in Seven Lakes. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Seven Lakes.
38%
Natural Gas
28%
Nuclear
24%
Coal
6%
Solar
2%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,337
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Seven Lakes can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
Duke Energy - North Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Off-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 382¢ |
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